Caught on camera: Container forces tourist bus toward side rail
A container truck was seen driving dangerously on an expressway, forcing a tourist bus toward the side rail despite the bus slowing down to give way. Video footage circulating on social media shows the container truck moving aggressively alongside the…
Dialog commits LKR 420 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Left to Right: A B M Ashraff, Additional Secretary (Development), Prime Minister’s Office; Asanga Priyadarshana, Group Chief Corporate Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC; Dr. Kumara Wickramasinghe, Additional Secretary (Medical services), Ministry of Health; Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health and…
Govt hospital launches first customised patient meal programme
A pilot project to provide nutritious, customised meals for in-patients has been launched for the first time at a government hospital, with the initiative commencing at the Apeksha Hospital Maharagama on Monday (6). Under the programme, in-patients will receive balanced…
Three Indian nationals arrested with 50kg of Kush at BIA
Three Indian nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 50 kilograms of Kush cannabis, Sri Lanka Customs said. The narcotics, valued at Rs. 500 million, were seized by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit. The suspects, aged…
Govt to expand dialysis services through PPT model
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expand dialysis services at government hospitals through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism, citing rising demand for renal care across the island. Dialysis services are currently available at approximately 80 government hospitals….
A Strategic Technology Partnership Redefining Sri Lanka’s Jewellery Industry
Ashadi Jewellers and CloudBuzz Pvt Ltd have entered into a strategic technology partnership, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s luxury jewellery sector. Under this collaboration, CloudBuzz will undertake and lead the complete digital operations of Ashadi Jewellers, enabling the…
Wennappuwa illicit liquor deaths : Police give more details
Sri Lanka Police say it is suspected that illness linked to illicit liquor consumption is the cause of the death of five individuals in the Thambaravila area of the Wennappuwa Police Division today. According to the Police, the incident came…
Heavy rain floods roads in Galle (Video)
Several roads in Galle were submerged due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the area today (06). It is reported that the Galle–Wakwella road near the Galle Police Station was inundated. Meanwhile, the Galle Police stated that vehicular movement along…
Harsha de Silva backs Shavini’s OxiWear for national ambulance use
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva endorsed the wearable medical device developed by Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Shavini Fernando, and discussed the possibility of integrating it into the 1990 Suwa Sariya free emergency ambulance service, saying it could help monitor patients’ oxygen…
Sri Lanka T20I squad for Pakistan series announced
PAKISTAN TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2026: SRI LANKA SQUAD Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following 18-member men’s squad for the T20I series against Pakistan. The matches will be played on 7th, 9th, and 11th January at the…